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EARTHWATCH 2018

ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE
   AGRICULTURE IN KENYA
ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA - EARTHWATCH 2018
PLANNING CHECKLIST
PLANNING CHECKLIST

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READ THIS EXPEDITION BRIEFING THOROUGHLY. It provides the most accurate information
available at the time of your Earthwatch scientist’s project planning, and will likely answer any
questions you have about the project. However, please also keep in mind that research requires
improvisation, and you may need to be flexible. Research plans evolve in response to new findings,
as well as to unpredictable factors such as weather, equipment failure, and travel challenges. To
enjoy your expedition to the fullest, remember to expect the unexpected, be tolerant of repetitive
tasks, and try to find humor in difficult situations. If there are any major changes in the research
plan or field logistics, Earthwatch will make every effort to keep you well informed before you go
in to the field
ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA - EARTHWATCH 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
   NOTE FROM THE PI......................................... 2

   THE RESEARCH............................................... 4

   DAILY LIFE IN THE FIELD................................ 7

   ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD....................... 8

   PROJECT CONDITIONS.................................. 10

   POTENTIAL HAZARDS...................................11

   HEALTH & SAFETY........................................ 12

   TRAVEL TIPS................................................. 13

   EXPEDITION PACKING CHECKLIST.............. 14

   PROJECT STAFF............................................ 16

   RECOMMENDED READING............................ 18

   LITERATURE CITED....................................... 20

   EMERGENCY NUMBERS................................ 22

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NOTE FROM THE PI
    DEAR EARTHWATCHER

    Welcome to the Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya expedition! We have a dynamic, interesting, and knowledgeable
    team of Kenyan and US based researchers and field staff. We operate in a wildlife corridor between Tsavo East and Tsavo
    West National Parks. The mix of grassland, savanna, Acacia-Commiphora dryland forest and several seasonal rivers and
    water pans in this region create a vital habitat for an amazing assemblage of wildlife. Juxtaposed in this biodiverse region
    is a growing human population reliant upon its natural resources and agriculture
    for livelihood, sustenance, and income.
    African elephants are an important ecological and economic force in this region. Elephants create and maintain critical
    resources for other species, thus befitting their moniker as ecosystem engineers. Elephants also serve as an appealing
    attraction for tourism, which brings revenue from more developed countries to this area. However, they are a wide-ranging
    species and the ever-expanding human settlements and agriculture continues to constrict their ranges and block their
    migration paths, resulting in perennial human-elephant conflicts. This conflict is pronounced when elephants raid farms
    and destroy crops, putting rural farmers’ lives and livelihoods in jeopardy.
    Our project strives to improve these farmers’ livelihoods and find harmony between them and the wildlife with which they
    share this ecosystem. We aspire to do this mainly by seeking ways of averting or reducing human-elephant conflicts and
    implementing climate-smart agricultural practices. As a core member of our team, you will facilitate in actualizing this
    harmony. We are fortunate to have Wildlife Works as a partner in our Earthwatch project. Wildlife Works has been
    conserving biodiversity in this ecosystem for nearly 20 years, more recently by tapping into the carbon markets through
    reducing land use-based greenhouse gas emissions under the UNFCCC’s REDD+ scheme. Thus, you will be living and
    working within an exciting, avant-garde environment conservation initiative that strives to achieve the noble, elusive goal
    of truly mutually-beneficial and sustainable coexistence of humans and wildlife.
    We trust you are equal to this challenge, and look forward to welcoming you to Kenya and Tsavo, the land of the
    red elephants.
    Karibuni sana!!
    Bruce Schulte, Mwangi Githiru, Urbanus Mutwiwa
    Earthwatch Scientists

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THE RESEARCH
    ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA

    THE STORY
    The African elephant (Loxodanta africana), the largest land           By the year 2050, humans will need to increase agricultural
    mammal on earth, is a majestic flagship species for                   production by 70 percent to meet the demands of a growing
    conservation in Africa, and has a vital role as an “ecosystem         population (Godfray et al. 2010; Alexandratos and Bruinsma
    engineer,” (which simply means that it creates and maintains          2012). Besides, climate change—manifested through extreme
    critical habitats for other species). It is a wide-ranging species    and often unpredictable weather events—poses additional
    that covers vast tracts of land every year in search of food, water   threats to agriculture production in many parts of the world,
    and mating partners. This inevitably puts it on a collision path      including sub-Saharan Africa. Achieving this increase in
    with humans in competition for limited space and natural              production in the midst of today’s rapidly changing climate is
    resources. Indeed, in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa,               unlikely without transforming agricultural practices. In some
    elephants sometimes eat or damage farmers’ crops and                  parts of the world, scientists have begun to implement Climate-
    property, resulting in human-elephant conflict or “HEC” (Hoare,       Smart Agriculture (or CSA), which involves reducing pesticide
    1999; Naughton et al., 1999; Osborn and Parker, 2003; Mackenzie       and herbicide use, planting new crops or crop varieties that are
    and Ahabyona 2012). This situation is actively playing out in the     more resilient to a changing climate, agroforestry, and
    Tsavo Conservation Area, southeast Kenya, which is why it was         improving soil, land, and water management systems. These
    selected as the setting for testing the ideas presented in this       methods not only help to protect farmers’ livelihoods, they also
    Earthwatch project. Tsavo Conservation Area is adjacent to, but       promote biodiversity and have important associated
    not a part of Tsavo National Park.                                    conservation benefits.

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RESEARCH AIMS
                                                                     This is a multidisciplinary project that sets to explore pragmatic
                                                                     means by which the harmonious coexistence of elephants and
                                                                     people can be achieved in the face of growing populations and a
                                                                     changing climate. Through Climate-Smart Agriculture, a
                                                                     combination of traditional and cutting-edge practices that
                                                                     simultaneously enhance biodiversity conservation and farm
                                                                     productivity will be trialed and, when successful, promoted.
                                                                     Climate-Smart Agriculture will involve a combination of a broad
                                                                     array of tactics and easily-accessible technology, including
                                                                     reduction in pesticide or herbicide use, integrated pest
                                                                     management approaches, agroforestry, new crops, crop
                                                                     varieties and cropping systems, and soil, land, and water
                                                                     management systems. These practices are deemed vital for
                                                                     enhancing resilience of farms to climate change shocks, as well
                                                                     as increasing biodiversity across the landscapes thereby
                                                                     delivering on multiple functions. A major outcome of the project
                                                                     is therefore to establish productive and sustainable farming
                                                                     systems that will have tangible biodiversity benefits, mainly
                                                                     through habitat creation and a reduction in conflicts.
                                                                     Ultimately, the project hopes to enhance the conservation of
                                                                     elephants and other wide-ranging species (especially large
                                                                     carnivores) by reducing the pressure to convert the dryland
                                                                     forest on this critical wildlife corridor into farmland. Additionally,
                                                                     the project is a mitigation and adaptation measure for these
                                                                     rural farmers who depend on rain fed agriculture against
                                                                     climate change, thereby building resilience into their livelihoods.
                                                                     Given the prevalence of these dual problems—climate change
                                                                     and human-elephant conflicts—in Kenya and other parts of sub-
In this project, we employ an interdisciplinary approach to help     Saharan Africa, the results from this study will also be shared
find a way in which wildlife conservation and rural farmer           with local, national and international stakeholders, so they can
livelihoods can both thrive in this dryland ecosystem in the face    help inform broader agriculture and human-wildlife conflict
of growing human needs and a changing climate. In addition to        policies and actions.
promoting sustainable agriculture, this project will test the
effect of various “repellents” on elephants, in an effort to keep
them away from farmers’ crop fields. Scientists have found that
simple repellents such as chili peppers and beehives (which
have the added benefit of producing a useable product such as
peppers or honey) may help to deter elephants from entering
crop fields (Parker and Osborn 2006; King et al. 2009). This study
will examine some of these and other methods to reduce crop
raiding and ensure that humans and elephants can peacefully
coexist in this delicate ecosystem.

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HOW YOU WILL HELP
    As an Earthwatch volunteer, you will be mainly involved              Keeping in mind that field conditions and research need can
    in three broad activities: wildlife surveys (within ranches),        change team to team, some of the activities that may take
    habitat monitoring, and farm-based monitoring.                       place on volunteer teams include:
    For wildlife surveys, you will be largely undertaking road           (1) Biodiversity and habitat surveys
    transects (mainly counting large mammals and birds),                 a. Road transects counting large mammals and birds
    conducting behavioral observations of elephants, and building        b. B
                                                                             uilding the elephant identification database, and taking
    an elephant identification database based on mug shots of as            behavioral observations of specific elephant groups
    many elephants/elephant groups encountered as possible;              c. V
                                                                             egetation monitoring along transects radiating from
    thus, you will remain within ranches and on the vehicle most            waterholes
    of the time.                                                         (2) M
                                                                              onitoring of large, indigenous trees in the agricultural
    For habitat monitoring, you will be primarily measuring trees            matrix (Remote Sensing/GIS involved)
    in the agricultural landscape and measuring the impact of            a. Making observations of their use by various taxa
    elephants on natural vegetation around waterholes. For tree          b. Plant richness around the large indigenous trees
    monitoring, vehicles will bring your team close to the area with     c. Inspecting them for damage by elephants
    tagged trees and you work in a group in that area, always near       d. Checking on trees protected by wire and expanding the
    the vehicle, before driving to the next area. A Wildlife Works           number of trees so protected
    ranger and experienced field staff will always accompany you.
                                                                         (3) Farm-based surveys
    For the farm-based monitoring, again, the vehicle will bring you     a. Taking various farm/crop-related measurements
    to the farm or the closest point possible. In this case, there       b. C ollecting and processing photographic records from
    might be some walking to get to some farms (typically less than          camera traps
    a couple of kilometers from the drop off point at most), as well     c. S
                                                                             oil sampling
    as walking around the farm undertaking various activities. Main
    activities will include making a detailed description of the crops
    on the farm, any deterrents in-place for repelling wildlife,
    setting up and checking camera traps, and during the harvesting
    season, estimating crop yields. You might also be involved in
    taking soil samples for analyses of organic matter content, to
    help check whether Climate-smart Agriculture does indeed help
    with carbon sequestration in the long-term. For this, you will be
    accompanied by local field staff as well as Kenyan members of
    the volunteer teams for ease of communication and to avert
    misunderstandings.

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DAILY LIFE IN THE FIELD
PLANS FOR YOUR TEAM

DAILY ACTIVITIES
We envision volunteers being involved in data collection in the
field for about 6-8 hours per day inclusive of travel times, with
another 1-2 hours possible for other activities in the camp
including training, training evaluation, data inspection, and data
entry/cleaning. It is worth emphasizing that transit time to study
locations will involve drives through the ranch with many
opportunities for wildlife sightings. Additionally, there will be
time for enjoying wildlife as part of the overall experience, time
conversing with staff and local people, and the unavoidable time
waiting for elephants!

 ITINERARY
 TYPICAL RANCH (WILDLIFE / WATERHOLE TRANSECTS) DAY:
 7:00–8:00 a.m.         Breakfast & Briefing

 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Fieldwork (including travel
                      back to camp)
 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch & Rest (often back at camp)

 2:00–3:30 p.m.         Data entry, Briefings,
                        Lectures, Films etc.
 3:30–6:00 p.m.         Fieldwork (including travel
                        back to camp)
 7:00–10:00 p.m.        Dinner & Downtime
 TYPICAL COMMUNITY (ON-FARM / LARGE TREES) DAY:
 6:00–7:00 a.m.         Breakfast & Briefing
 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Fieldwork
 12:00–1:30 p.m.        Lunch & Rest {on-site}
 1:30–4:30 p.m.         Fieldwork (including travel
                        back to camp)
 4:30–6:00 p.m.         Data entry, Briefings,
                        Lectures, Films etc.
 7:00–10:00 p.m.        Dinner & Downtime

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ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD
    ABOUT YOUR HOME IN THE FIELD

    SLEEPING                                                         ELECTRICITY
    Accommodation will be provided at Kivuli Camp. Kivuli Camp is    There is no regular electricity at Kivuli Camp. Power is through
    located at the heart of Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the   a combination of generator and solar. It is recommended that
    seven ranches that constitute the Tsavo Conservancy and the      you leave electrical equipment that requires a lot of energy (like
    first ranch to be certified on the REDD+ carbon scheme.          hair dryers) at home to help conserve energy, or only use them
    Volunteers will stay in dormitory-style rooms at the camp with   when the generator is on. The generator is typically on briefly in
    up to four people per room. These thatched huts contain four     the morning for about 2 hours and for about 4 hours in the
    wild wood bunk beds with bedding and mosquito netting            evening. Electrical sockets (outlets) in Kenya usually supply
    provided; bedding is changed for you periodically.               electricity at between 220 and 240 volts AC. The standard
                                                                     frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of
    BATHROOM                                                         “Type G” or British BS-1363 type. If your appliance’s plug doesn’t
    There are communal flushing toilets and showers when using       match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug
    the Dormitory Bandas (separate for ladies and gents); there is   adapter in order to plug in. Travel plug adapters simply change
    generally no hot water at Kivuli Camp, but given the warm        the shape of your appliance’s plug to match whatever type of
    weather a cool shower is a welcomed refresher!                   socket you need to plug into. They are NOT converters. If the
                                                                     standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100V-127V (as
                                                                     in the US, Canada and most South American countries), you may
                                                                     need a power (voltage) converter. To be sure, check the label on
                                                                     the appliance. If it states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’, it can be
                                                                     used in all countries of the world, e.g., chargers for tablets/
                                                                     laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes.

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PERSONAL COMMUNICATION                                               FOOD AND WATER
There is some phone connectivity at the Camp, but it can be          There are dedicated cooks and service providers at Kivuli Camp.
sporadic. There is limited Internet access on Kivuli Camp, which     The volunteers might be asked to assist in basic activities such
is largely restricted to connection via mobile phones in select      as bringing their plates back to the kitchen and tidying up. When
spots across the camp. However, there is more reliable Internet      doing community work or wildlife research in areas that renders
(using Vsat technology) at the neighboring Wildlife Works Main       it difficult to return for lunch, snacks and lunch bags will be
Office. Volunteers can arrange emails to be sent out by staff to     prepared for the volunteers and lunch will be eaten in the field.
assure individuals at home of your safe arrival and continued
                                                                     It is generally not recommended to eat at very local restaurants
status during the session. Heavy streaming can slow the
                                                                     without advice from the local field staff or Kenyan volunteers.
Internet and quickly soak up allocated bandwidth; it is not
                                                                     You can however eat out in Voi during your recreational time, and
permitted as the Internet is also used for work by Wildlife
                                                                     the field staff will be more than happy to guide you about the
Works’ employees.
                                                                     best places to go.

FACILITIES AND AMENITIES                                             The following are examples of foods you may find in the field.
                                                                     Variety depends on availability. We appreciate your flexibility.
The Camp’s setting affords you utmost privacy and tranquility;
all you hear at night is the sound of the wild: elephants, hyenas,
nightjars, plovers and the occasional lion. Morning is announced      TYPICAL MEALS
by a swell of bird calls joining the morning chorus. You will also    BREAKFAST:         Tea, Coffee, Milk, Hot chocolate, Bread (with
experience the real African bush, and explore the fauna and                              jam and butter), Cereals, Eggs, Yoghurt,
flora up close whilst on bush walks or enjoy the beautiful sunset                        Sausages, Pancakes, and Assorted fruits
on top of one of the hills on the ranch. There is also a football
                                                                      LUNCHES AND        Rice, Pasta, Potatoes, Chapati, Ugali (typical
(soccer) pitch where you can unwind after work with a                 DINNERS:           food akin to thick porridge made from maize
kickaround (it can get very competitive out there!)                                      flour), Meat (Beef, Mutton, Chicken and
                                                                                         occasional Fish), Lentils, Beans, Peas,
DISTANCE TO THE FIELD SITE                                                               Cow-peas, Cabbage, Kale, Spinach, French
For both the activities within the ranch and on farms, the                               beans, Carrots, Capsicum, Tomatoes,
                                                                                         Onions, in-season including Mango,
maximum distance any team will have to travel from the camp
                                                                                         Oranges, Avocado, Bananas, Passion fruit,
is about 30km (ca 20 mi). Most farms, large trees, transects and
                                                                                         Watermelon
waterholes will be about 10–20km away. However, actual travel
times will depend on both the wildlife encountered along the way      BEVERAGES:         For drinking, there are several dispensers
and the terrain; average speeds in this terrain rarely reach                             around camp dispensing treated water
                                                                                         bought from licensed and certified
40km/hr. (25mi/hr.).
                                                                                         companies in Kenya.

                                                                     SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
                                                                     Please alert Earthwatch to any special dietary requirements
                                                                     (e.g., diabetes, lactose intolerance, nut or other food allergies,
                                                                     vegetarian or vegan diets) as soon as possible, and note them
                                                                     in the space provided on your volunteer forms. The camp can
                                                                     accommodate special diets, such as vegetarian and gluten-free
                                                                     as long as they are informed in advance. Vegan diets are hard to
                                                                     accommodate.

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PROJECT CONDITIONS
     THE FIELD ENVIRONMENT
     The Tsavo ecosystem is located southeast of Kenya and is               ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
     classified as an Arid-and-semi-arid Land (ASAL). It is hot during      All participants must be able to:
     the day, and although it cools off at night, it typically remains
     above 20°C/68°F. The climate does not vary very much                   • Follow verbal and/or visual instructions independently
     throughout the year, apart from cooling off slightly in July–             or with the assistance of a companion
     August. Although, there are two rainy seasons, one between             • Carry personal daily supplies such as water, cameras,
     October and December and the other from March to May, rainfall            cameras traps, binoculars and other small field equipment
     is erratic and low and natural permanent water sources are very        • Enjoy being outdoors all day in all types of weather, including
     limited. There are three major vegetation types in the Tsavo              rain, heat, and humidity, in the potential presence of insects,
     ecosystem: Mixed Acacia- Commiphora woodlands, open                       snakes, and other wild animals
     grassland/savannas, and riparian/riverine vegetation.
                                                                            • Hike up to one kilometer per day over uneven terrain while
     The following are averages. Please check weather resources for            carrying about 5-10kg of equipment
     your team dates for more accurate weather predictions. Projects        • Collect data (images, samples, etc.) and search for animal
     have experienced unseasonable weather at all times of year.               signs (scat, tracks) on the ground while moving over uneven
                                                                               terrain and steering clear of obstacles such as animal holes
                   GENERAL CONDITIONS                                          and sharp branches
      HUMIDITY: 40% to 90 %                                                 • Get low enough to the ground for extended periods of time to
      TEMPERATURE RANGE: 68°F–100°F( 20°C–38°C)                                measure plants, collect samples, and access camera traps
      ALTITUDE: 656–3281 ft. (200m to 1000m a.s.l.)                         • Get up into and down out of a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
      ANNUAL RAINFALL: 7.8–31.5 in (200mm to 800mm)                            minibus, or car and ride seated with seatbelt fastened
     The physical demands of the work could be described as 3–7             • Ride, seated, for extended periods (up to three hours a day)
     on a scale of 10, being higher for on-farm related activities. The         in a four-wheel-drive vehicle in tight quarters. Much of the
     work will sometimes consist of some long days (early mornings             research will be conducted from the project vehicles.
     and late evenings), working in hot sun, driving around bumpy           • Be alert and ready to take evasive action (running quickly,
     terrain, walking up and down farms, construction of deterrent             returning to the project vehicle, lying flat on the ground,
     fences, and some digging for soil sampling. None of this should           depending on the situation) if the guard/ranger advises it
     be too much for a modestly fit individual, and with the right             (e.g. if there is dangerous wildlife close by)
     preparation (e.g., re-hydration, sun screen, clothing and footwear).

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA

HAZARD TYPE         ASSOCIATED RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Climate/Weather     Dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, and other heat-related illnesses can occur, but you can protect yourself by
                    drinking sufficient water, wearing high-SPF sunscreen, and wearing appropriate clothing and hats. Dehydration from
                    sweating can be a problem; please bring your own water bottles that you can easily carry and refill with water and/or
                    electrolyte-replacing packets.
Transport           Teams may encounter several road hazards, including large trucks, potholes, livestock and wildlife, rain/mud, dust,
                    and/or poorly maintained tarmac or dirt/gravel (corrugated) roads. Only qualified drivers will transport volunteers in
                    project vehicles. You must wear your seatbelt and always stay seated when vehicles are in motion. Volunteers are not
                    permitted to drive.
Terrain             The terrain of the Tsavo ecosystem is mostly flat and undulating with acacia and Commiphora trees, various types of
                    grasses, dirt and rock, with uneven areas. There are sometimes fields or paths on the farmland.
Behavior on         Wear modest clothing and appropriate footwear, including hiking boots with ankle support, while conducting
agricultural land   research on farmland. You will walk and work in only designated areas after receiving permission to do so. Avoid
                    stepping on crops, and maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times. Your team will be instructed on
                    appropriate behavior within the ranches. It is advised to always ask permission before taking photographs, and
                    enter areas that are prescribed research areas only. Do not enter any private land or buildings that are not part
                    of the research activities.
Wildlife -          Once in the field, you will be briefed on the necessary precautions associated with living and working in the midst of
large mammals       a wilderness area, particularly when walking in the open bush. You will receive a practical demonstration of bush
                    ethics and safety during the safety briefing at the start of the expedition. Abide by the “go” and “no go” areas and
                    never go anywhere alone. Remain alert while in the field and follow all instructions related to field communication,
                    following distance, the use of hand-held radios, and responding to wildlife in close proximity. You must heed staff
                    instructions and adhere to project rules and protocols at all times. The major large mammal threats will be in the
                    form of elephants, buffaloes and big cats.
Wildlife—snakes     Kenya is home to many snake species, including both venomous and non-venomous snakes. The majority are non-
                    venomous, but the main poisonous species of concern are black and green mambas, spitting cobras (brown, black-
                    necked, and red spitting cobras; forest, Egyptian cobra), puff adders, and boomslang. You should watch where you
                    walk; avoid reaching into the grass without seeing where your hand is being placed; check dark, moist, cool areas; be
                    careful unfolding materials or equipment that has been stored and always heed staff instructions. Wear appropriate
                    closed toed footwear in the field at all times.
Insects             Stinging and biting insects, such as ticks, bees, scorpions and mosquitoes are present in the region. Insect-borne
                    diseases, such as chloroquine resistant malaria, Dengue, African tick fever, Rift Valley fever, filariasis, leishmaniasis,
                    onchocerciasis (river blindness), African sleeping sickness, and yellow fever are also present. Speak with your
                    physician about malarial prophylaxis prior to fielding. If you have allergies to insect bites, bring appropriate
                    medications (e.g. antihistamines, or at least two Epi-Pens if your allergy is severe). Take precautions to avoid bites/
                    stings by wearing appropriate clothing (long sleeves and long pants), and using mosquito nets and insect repellant.
Personal            There is security at the Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary project site, but avoid areas designated as off limits by project
                    field staff. In Nairobi, as in many large cities, robbery and violent crime are serious issues. It is wise to take sensible
                    precautions: travel through the city in pairs or groups, avoid displays of money or valuables, take taxis (Uber is
                    recommended where possible for safety and costs), and avoid traveling alone, especially when going out at night.
                    Terrorism is also an ongoing threat in Kenya; bomb attacks have occurred in Nairobi and the Mombasa region in 2013
                    and 2015. Exercise caution and always be vigilant especially in major cities, and avoid travel near border regions with
                    Somalia, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Diseases            Diseases found in Kenya are hepatitis, rabies, HIV/AIDS, polio, tuberculosis, meningitis, measles, cholera, plague,
                    typhoid, malaria, dengue fever, filariasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis, African tick bite fever, trypanosomiasis,
                    schistosomiasis, and tuberculosis. Traveler’s diarrhea also affects many international travelers. You can decrease
                    your risk of many diseases by avoiding mosquito bites, practicing good hygiene, and drinking only potable, bottled or
                    filtered water when appropriate. Please see the CDC (cdc.gov) or WHO (who.int) websites for more information on
                    these conditions and how to avoid them or consult with a travel doctor. If you feel ill once you return from your trip,
                    make sure you inform your doctor that you have recently returned from a tropical region.

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HEALTH & SAFETY
     ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA

     EMERGENCIES IN THE FIELD                                            IMMUNIZATIONS & TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
     For emergency assistance in the field, please contact               Please be sure your routine immunizations are up-to-date
     Earthwatch’s 24-hour emergency hotline number on the                (for example: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles,
     last page of this briefing. Earthwatch is available to assist you   mumps, rubella and varicella) and you have the appropriate
     24 hours a day, 7 days a week; someone is always on call to         vaccinations for your travel destination. Medical decisions are
     respond to messages that come into our live answering service.      the responsibility of each volunteer and his or her doctor, and
                                                                         the following are recommendations only. Visit cdc.gov or
                                                                         who.int for guidance on immunizations.
                                                                         If traveling from countries or region where yellow fever is
                                                                         endemic, you must have a certificate of vaccination.

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TRAVEL TIPS
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE ROAD

YOUR DESTINATION                                                      CONTACT INFORMATION
LANGUAGE: Swahili, English                                            You may be required to list the following contact information on
                                                                      your visa application and immigration form, or if your luggage
TIME ZONE: This time zone does not apply the Daylight Saving
                                                                      does not make it to baggage claim at your destination:
Time (DST) scheme—it uses standard time throughout the year.
The offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is +3:00 hours.       Kivuli Camp
                                                                      Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary
MONEY MATTERS                                                         P.O. Box 310-80300
LOCAL CURRENCY: Kenyan Shillings                                      Voi, KENYA
                                                                      T: +254 (0)719 159671
PERSONAL FUNDS: It is recommended to convert the equivalent           E: bookings@tsavoconservancy.com
of about 200–300 USD to Kenyan Shillings before you arrive for
personal expenditures and spending money. If you plan to stay in
Nairobi for extra days, you may need a bit more. Tipping is not
required in Kenya and where it is done, it is often included in the
bill. At Kivuli Camp, a number of individuals on staff will be
seeing to your food, housing, and transportation needs. At the
end of the experience, you may wish to leave a gratuity for these
individuals, but it is not required.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS
COUNTRY AND PROJECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry visa
requirements differ by country of origin, layover, and destination,
and do change unexpectedly. For this reason, please confirm
your visa requirements at the time of booking and, again, 90 days
prior to travel. Please apply early for your visa (we recommend
starting 6 months prior to the start of your expedition). Refunds
will not be made for volunteers cancelling due to not obtaining
their visa in time to meet the team at the rendezvous. You can
find up to date visa requirements via one of the following sites:
www.passportsandvisas.com
www.travisa.com
If a visa is required, participants should apply for a TOURIST
visa. Please note that obtaining a visa can take weeks or even
months. We strongly recommend using a visa agency, which
can both expedite and simplify the process.
Generally, passports must be valid for at least six months from
the date of entry and a return ticket is required.
Most travelers to Kenya require a visa and a fee to enter. As of
July 1, 2015 you can apply for a Kenyan visa on the eCitizen
website. The electronic system is now fully in place, but it will
still be possible to purchase a visa upon arrival at the airport in
Nairobi for $50. Volunteers can use either method to acquire
their visa.

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EXPEDITION PACKING
     CHECKLIST
     WHAT TO BRING

       EXPEDITION PACKING CHECKLIST

      GENERAL                                                       CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR FOR LEISURE
      q This expedition briefing                                    qT
                                                                      wo sets of clothing to keep clean for end of expedition
                                                                     and for the recreation day
      q Y our travel plans, rendezvous details, and Earthwatch’s
        emergency contact information                               qS
                                                                      andals to wear around camp
      qP
        hotocopies of your passport, flight itinerary, and         qC
                                                                      omfortable closed toe shoes for evenings in camp
       credit cards in case the originals are lost or stolen;
       the copies should be packed separately from the              FIELD SUPPLIES
       original documents                                           qS
                                                                      mall daypack
      qP
        assport and/or visa (if necessary)                         q Insect repellent
      qC
        ertification of vaccination (if necessary)                 qW
                                                                      ater bottle(s) able to hold at least two liters
      qD
        ocumentation for travel by minors (if necessary)           qA
                                                                      pair of binoculars (10 x 42 recommended) for wildlife
                                                                     viewing and for use during fieldwork
      CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR FOR FIELDWORK
                                                                    qF
                                                                      lashlight/torch or headlamp with extra batteries and
      qE
        arthwatch T-shirt                                           extra bulb
      qD
        ull, earth-toned colors (i.e. khaki or dark green) are     qM
                                                                      echanical/click pencils for data recording
       required for all field clothing
                                                                    qW
                                                                      ork gloves
      qL
        ightweight, quick-drying, long-sleeved shirts
       (earthtoned)                                                 BEDDING AND BATHING
      qL
        ightweight trousers (earth-toned)                          NOTE: Mattress, fitted sheets, and pillows will be provided
      qW
        arm clothes for cool evenings and mornings (light          by the project
       sweater/jumper/fleece, warm jackets, and/or thermals)        qS
                                                                      heet bag (optional, but useful)
      qW
        ind-breaker and perhaps a light scarf for early            qT
                                                                      owel
       mornings and late afternoons on the back of the open
       game drive vehicles                                          PERSONAL SUPPLIES
      qT
        -shirts                                                    qP
                                                                      ersonal toiletries (biodegradable soaps and shampoos
                                                                     are encouraged)
      qS
        horts
                                                                    qA
                                                                      ntibacterial wipes or lotion (good for cleaning hands
      qW
        ell worn-in, comfortable, sturdy hiking boots with ankle
                                                                     while in the field)
       support (do NOT bring brand new boots)
                                                                    qP
                                                                      ersonal first aid kit (e.g., anti-diarrhea pills, antibiotics,
      qS
        ocks
                                                                     antiseptic, itch-relief, pain reliever, bandages, blister
      qL
        ight rain wear (poncho or coat)                             covers, etc.) and medications
      qH
        at with wide brim to protect against sun                   qS
                                                                      pending money
      qA
        set of clothing that can get ruined with motor oil         qS
                                                                      unscreen lotion with SPF 30 or higher

14                                                                  ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA 2018
EXPEDITION PACKING CHECKLIST

   OPTIONAL ITEMS
   qT
     ravel guide
   qA
     daptor if your electronic equipment requires charging
   qM
     osquito net
   qP
     ocket knife (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
   qM
     usical instrument
   qS
     unglasses (these should not be worn during the
    transect as they may impair your ability to spot
    the animals)
   qS
     wimsuit for recreational time
   qF
     avorite snack foods
   qG
     ifts for the school (School supplies – pencils, pens
    and paper.)
   qG
     atorade or similar energy drink mix
   qE
     xtra batteries for the GPS units make a great donation
    to the project and are much appreciated—batteries are
    expensive in Africa
   qC
     amera, film or memory card(s), extra camera battery
   qH
     ardware for sharing digital photographs at the end of
    the expedition
   qD
     ry bag or plastic sealable bags (e.g. Ziploc) to protect
    equipment like cameras from dust, humidity, and water
   qB
     ooks, games, art supplies, etc. for free time
   qE
     arplugs for light sleepers
   NOTE: Do not bring more luggage than you can carry and
   handle on your own. If traveling by air and checking your
   luggage, we advise you to pack an extra set of field clothing
   and personal essentials in your carry-on bag in case your
   luggage is lost or delayed.

ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA 2018                15
PROJECT STAFF
     YOUR RESOURCES IN THE FIELD
               DR. BRUCE SCHULTE is the Department Head of Biology and Professor at Western Kentucky University.
               Bruce is studying human livelihoods, biodiversity, elephant behavior, and ecosystem functions in the
               Tsavo ecosystem in Kenya, in partnership with Wildlife Works. His efforts are helping to conserve the
               region and ensure that humans and wildlife maintain a mutually beneficial, sustainable relationship.
               He is from upstate New York and received his BSc in biology from the College of William and Mary. He
               obtained a MSc in marine biology from the University of Southern California and his doctorate from the
               State University of New York—College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). His doctoral
               work was on North American beaver, another ecosystem engineer. He has been studying elephants for
               over twenty years.
               DR. MWANGI GITHIRU is the Director of Biodiversity and Social Monitoring at Wildlife Works, leading
               teams assessing environmental and social impacts of REDD+ projects in Africa. Prior to this, Mwangi
               worked for the Kenya Government in the Ministry of Science and Technology. He received his BSc. from
               Moi University (Wildlife Management), his MSc. from Kenyatta University (Animal Ecology) and D.Phil.
               from the University of Oxford (Conservation Biology) as a Rhodes Scholar, before completing a three-year
               post-doc at the University of Antwerp as a Marie Curie Fellow. He is also a Watson International Scholar
               of the Environment Fellow (Brown University), an Archbishop Tutu Leadership Programme Fellow and a
               Kinship Conservation Fellow. In addition to teaching in various universities and advising numerous
               student projects including formal supervision of several MSc and PhD theses, Mwangi has authored
               numerous publications spanning book chapters, technical reports, scholarly and popular articles on a
               wide array of environmental issues. Though mainly trained in ecology, he is very interested with issues at
               the intersection of science-policy-conservation-economics, across Government and non-governmental
               sectors, academia and the private sector.
               DR. URBANUS N. MUTWIWA is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomechanical and Environmental
               Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He holds a PhD and MSc in
               Horticultural Sciences (Dr. rer. Hort), specializing in Biosystems Engineering (Hannover University,
               Germany) and a BSc in Agricultural Engineering (JKUAT). He is registered with Engineers Board of
               Kenya and is a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, Horticultural Association of Kenya as
               well as a registered Lead Expert EIA/EA with the National Environment Management Authority (Kenya).
               Dr. Mutwiwa lectures and supervises students both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in
               agricultural structures, processing, and renewable energy. His research interests include controlled
               environment agriculture, value chain analysis, agro-processing and renewable energy systems. Dr.
               Mutwiwa has been working with communities to improve their household income and food security. Some
               of the projects he has been involved in include: Strengthening the Productivity and Competitive Position of
               Organized Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Kenya through the Implementation of a Quality Management
               Systems; strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of smallholder horticultural farmers (fresh beans and
               avocados value chains) in Central, Eastern and Rift Valley provinces. On climate change, he has been
               testing the usability of the Cool Farm Tool (CFT) to measure the carbon footprint of smallholder coffee
               cooperatives in Kenya. He has been involved in groups working on integrated watershed management in
               Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. He has assessed the environmental impacts for projects in agro-processing
               and developed management plans to mitigate any negative impacts.

16                                                      ELEPHANTS AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN KENYA 2018
SIMON KASAINE is currently a research scientist at Wildlife Works Kenya, primarily assessing the social
                     impacts of REDD+ projects in Kenya. Before moving back to Kenya from US, Kasaine worked as graduate
                     assistant in Western Kentucky University (WKU) as caretaker of the Upper Green River Biological
                     preserve in Kentucky and as graduate teaching assistant where he taught introductory biology labs for
                     undergraduates. Previously also, he assisted graduate students from WKU in undertaking their academic
                     fieldwork in Kenya. In Addition, he worked in hospitality industry as bar and restaurant manager at Base
                     Camp, Maasai Mara Game Reserve. He earned his BSc. in Wildlife Management and Conservation from
                     University of Nairobi and MSc. in Conservation Biology from Western Kentucky University, USA. His
                     historical career path encompasses hospitality, biological and social.
                     MR. BERNARD AMAKOBE is a researcher at Wildlife Works [K] ltd in the Biodiversity and Social
                     Monitoring department. He is tasked with overseeing transects for wildlife counts, managing camera
                     traps for passive mammal monitoring and conducting ecological surveys on Mt. Kasigau through bird-
                     banding to assess climate change and global warming. He at the same time doubles as the Coordinator of
                     the Ringing Scheme of Eastern Africa. Previously, Amakobe worked with the National Museums of Kenya
                     and Nature Kenya in various capacities as a technician on ornithological expeditions and Bird Activities
                     Coordinator respectively. He is a holder of a Diploma in Natural Resource Management from Nairobi
                     University, and through hard work and dedication, he graduated last year (2015) with a BSc. in
                     Environment Natural Resource Management from Africa Nazarene University. He is currently an
                     EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered Species) Fellow, his focal species being the
                     Secretarybird. The fellowship is facilitated by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). His career cuts
                     across conservation, biological research and also behavioral ecology. His main interests are conservation
                     and restoration of rangeland ecosystems, bird conservation, eco-tourism (which he believes is a form of
                     sustainable resource sharing) and writing of both popular and scientific papers.
                     MS. R. LYNN VON HAGEN is a MS student at Western Kentucky University (WKU) working with Dr. Bruce
                     Schulte. Lynn has a BS in biology from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. She has conducted
                     research on the Louisiana water thrush and served as a wildlife care technician.. She is a graduate
                     teaching assistant at WKU. She is conducting her MS thesis research in conjunction with the goals of the
                     Earthwatch project.

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     YOUR RESOURCES AT HOME

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                                                                        asseri NA, McBrayer LA, Schulte BA. 2011. The impact
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NOTES
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
     AROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPPORT

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MESSAGE FROM
EARTHWATCH
DEAR EARTHWATCHER,
Thank you for joining this expedition! We greatly appreciate your decision to contribute to hands-on environmental
science and conservation. It is volunteers like you who fuel our mission and inspire our work.
While at Earthwatch, I’ve had the opportunity to field on a few expeditions, most recently in Kenya with one of my
daughters. Each expedition has touched me deeply, and made me proud to be able to roll up my sleeves alongside
my fellow volunteers and contribute to such meaningful work.
As an Earthwatch volunteer, you have the opportunity to create positive change. And while you’re out in the field working
toward that change, we are committed to caring for your safety. Although risk is an inherent part of the environments
in which we work, we’ve been providing volunteer field experiences with careful risk management and diligent planning
for nearly 45 years. You’re in good hands.
If you have questions as you prepare for your expedition, we encourage you to contact your Earthwatch office.
Thank you for your support, and enjoy your expedition!
Sincerely,

Scott Kania
President and CEO, Earthwatch

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